C hris Ippolito

acp0p9@r.postjobfree.com

403-***-****

Results oriented and decisive leader with proven success in the film industry from acting to producing.

Interested in all areas of business to business and business to consumer branding.

Professional Experience:

Ippolito Incorporated/Chippo Productions Calgary, Alberta 2010 to Present

Owner/Operator

Producer, production manager, consultant, actor, stunts, and direction.

o Experience with multitasking multiple job profiles and keeping multiple projects on target

within set economic structures

Experienced with establishing personal branding

Created marketing and social media strategies for short films, corporate videos, and feature

productions

Networked resources for productions to assist with budgetary concerns

Creative management on budgets of various projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000,000

Hiring manager for multiple corporate events

Experienced personnel manager

o Kept crew on time, on budget, and motived through establishing corporate protocols and

team training seminars

“Pressed” 2010

Producer

Managed production team and crew (75+ people) between municipal, provincial, and international

offices while working with unions, shipping, customs, immigration, multiple schedules, and travel

itineraries

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“Misunderstood” (Apple Incorporated Christmas Advertisement) 2013

Actor/Agent/Copywriter

Winner of best commercial (2014 Emmy)

Talent coordinator for 23 cast members

Liason between talent and ad agency

Staff training

o Provided courses in “Film Etiquette” and “Film Protocal”

Responsible for assisting with Canadian publicity

o Copywriter

o Public relations

Business Management

Dagaz Talent 1999 to 2006

Account Manager

Managed and responsible for all office requirements of Alberta’s largest film and television talent

agency

Administrated petty cash, invoicing, office maintenance and organization

Established training protocols

Talent Management

o Coordinated and scheduled auditions, helped build portfolios for talent

Canadian Casting Centers 2001 to 2003

Office Manager

Managed and organized casting sessions, auditions, acting workshops, and other training sessions.

Prepared all audition materials

Updated all master documents, office mail-outs, couriers, supplies, and purchase orders

Coordinated marketing for classes and audition sessions

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Rhonda Fisekci, Casting Society of America (CSA), and Jackie Lind 2001 to 2010

Casting Assistant

Liason between production crew, talent, and agents while managing auditions, deal memos, and

production documents

Uploaded and vetted online auditions and media conversions

Managed company database and networks

Wainwright Canadian Forces Base 2006

Staffing Manager

Hired and trained civilians for military training

Trusted with the discretion required for sensitive materials and information

Maclaren McCann 2007 to 2012

Product Specialist and Brand Ambassador for General Motors

Promoted the General Motors product line at event activations and auto shows across Canada

Copywriter and Speech writer/presenter at event activations

Coordinated with the Calgary Stampede Board to establish and create “The GM and Stampede

History” presentation

Lead product specialist on key activations

Aga Khan Foundation 2014

Activation Manager

Promoted the Aga Khan Foundation brand at the World Partnership Walk (WPW) across Western

Canada

Organized team and set-up activation for each city

Promoted the (WPW) through social media management

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Education

University Canada West (Victoria, BC) 2004

Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia (Diploma)

Educated in Directing, Cinematography, Screen Writing, Art Direction, Lighting Design, Sound

Design, Producing, and Production Management

Knowledge and proficient with sound and lighting equipment, post-production, and editing services

o Technically proficient with Final Cut, Avid Premier, and Adobe Premier editing programs

Landmark Education and Leadership Program (Calgary, AB) 2009

American Dialect Seminar

Focused on linguistics, and specifically targeted sound and diversifying experience with dialect

Additional Skills and Certifications

WHMIS safety certificate

Microsoft Office

Adobe Premier

Traffic Safety and Control

References available upon request

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